Important Notice
Service portal - Economy, companies & start-ups section
Erlangen is a business city with many small, medium-sized and globally active companies. They need fast and reliable information and support so that they can do business here efficiently. Here, companies can find everything they need for successful business.
Frequently searched for
Business start-ups; advice and support
You can find out about advice and funding opportunities for business founders via the "Gründerland Bayern" portal and, for example, from the district administrative authorities.
Commercial settlement; designation of commercial areas
Economic development; information on municipal funding opportunities
Districts and municipalities can support investment projects by foreign or domestic investors in the region.
Food business operators; notification of establishments for registration
If you, as a food business operator, carry out activities related to the production, processing and distribution of food (including e-commerce), you must register with the competent district administrative authority.
Business start-ups; advice and support
You can find out about advice and funding opportunities for business founders via the "Gründerland Bayern" portal and, for example, from the district administrative authorities.
Commercial settlement; designation of commercial areas
Economic development; information on municipal funding opportunities
Districts and municipalities can support investment projects by foreign or domestic investors in the region.
Food business operators; notification of establishments for registration
If you, as a food business operator, carry out activities related to the production, processing and distribution of food (including e-commerce), you must register with the competent district administrative authority.
Service A-Z
Accelerated skilled worker procedure; application
Companies and skilled workers from third countries can shorten the entry procedure using the accelerated skilled worker procedure, provided they have a concrete job offer. Companies require the authorization of the foreign skilled worker to apply.
Adult education center; enactment of user regulations
Adult education center; payment of fees
Animal by-products; application for establishment approval
Animal by-products; monitoring of disposal
Animal show, animal exhibition, animal fair; notification or application for a permit
Animal welfare law; application for a certificate of competence or a certificate of proficiency
Animal welfare permit; application
Animals and goods of animal origin; monitoring of trade
Ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection; implementation
The purpose of ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection is to ensure that only meat that is fit for human consumption is placed on the market.
Aquaculture operations; application for approval or registration
If you breed, keep or rear fish, you are obliged to have your business registered or approved by your competent veterinary office without being asked.
Arms trade; application for a permit
If you want to buy and sell firearms or ammunition, you need a firearms trading license.
Accelerated skilled worker procedure; application
Companies and skilled workers from third countries can shorten the entry procedure using the accelerated skilled worker procedure, provided they have a concrete job offer. Companies require the authorization of the foreign skilled worker to apply.
Adult education center; enactment of user regulations
Adult education center; payment of fees
Animal by-products; application for establishment approval
Animal by-products; monitoring of disposal
Animal show, animal exhibition, animal fair; notification or application for a permit
Animal welfare law; application for a certificate of competence or a certificate of proficiency
Animal welfare permit; application
Animals and goods of animal origin; monitoring of trade
Ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection; implementation
The purpose of ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection is to ensure that only meat that is fit for human consumption is placed on the market.
Aquaculture operations; application for approval or registration
If you breed, keep or rear fish, you are obliged to have your business registered or approved by your competent veterinary office without being asked.
Arms trade; application for a permit
If you want to buy and sell firearms or ammunition, you need a firearms trading license.
News from the economy
City management
For the benefit of the retail trade and the shopping city of Erlangen.
City voucher
The flexible gift for supporting local trade. And brand new: now also available as a five-euro voucher.
Financial help with training/studies
Offers of financial assistance during training or studies
High-tech location Erlangen
On this page you will find everything you need to know about Erlangen as a business location.
Still at the top of the future ranking
Erlangen has once again maintained its top position in the renowned Prognos Future Atlas. In the nationwide ranking, which examines the future viability of cities and regions, Erlangen is the best rated city. Only the district of Munich is ahead of Erlangen.
City management
For the benefit of the retail trade and the shopping city of Erlangen.
City voucher
The flexible gift for supporting local trade. And brand new: now also available as a five-euro voucher.
Financial help with training/studies
Offers of financial assistance during training or studies
High-tech location Erlangen
On this page you will find everything you need to know about Erlangen as a business location.
Still at the top of the future ranking
Erlangen has once again maintained its top position in the renowned Prognos Future Atlas. In the nationwide ranking, which examines the future viability of cities and regions, Erlangen is the best rated city. Only the district of Munich is ahead of Erlangen.